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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.97, 658.31 and 150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.97, 658.31 and 150.34 is: 225.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.97 : 658.31 = 150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.97/658.31 = 150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.97x = 658.31 × 150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.97x = 98,970.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,970.33/438.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.46

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